Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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